People in Bangor put their neighborhood under watch and reduce crime

BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER)-People in Bangor clean up their neighborhood and draw closer together at the same time.

Residents living on Second Street started a neighborhood watch group to try and keep crime off the streets. The idea has grown in popularity and now around 20 people are involved.

The neighborhood watch is not allowed to stalk or harass anyone. They are allowed to carry mace or other weapons just like anyone else following Maine laws. People in the group say they carry trash bags to pick up garbage.

Police say the watch group has not eliminated crime completely but it has helped. A monthly watch meeting is scheduled for May sixth at the Bangor police department. That meeting is open to the public if you are interested in learning more.